Chassis Engineer, Suspension

Chassis Engineer, Suspension

Garden Grove, CA

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger:
Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

As a Chassis Engineer, Suspension, you will be a foundational member of the engineering team at Harbinger, responsible for the design and delivery of high-performance mechanical suspension systems for our next-generation medium-duty electric vehicle platform. This role spans the entire product lifecycle—from initial benchmarking and architectural definition for front and rear axles to the final release of production-ready components. You will ensure that our electric vans and pickup trucks deliver industry-leading durability, safety, and ride quality while meeting the unique demands of heavy-battery packaging and commercial duty cycles.

• System Architecture:
  Define the mechanical suspension architecture for front and rear axles, ensuring seamless integration with electric drive trains.
• Design & Development:
  Transition suspension components from early concept through to fully manufacturable parts, including detailed packaging, layout, and refinement.
• Benchmarking:
  Analyze the medium-duty segment to understand and exceed existing mechanical suspension standards for EVs and commercial trucks.
• Technical Specifications:
  Translate vehicle-level requirements into granular component specifications and supplier-facing requirements.
• Validation & Testing:
  Define and execute the Design Validation Plan (DVP), ensuring system safety and functionality with comprehensive reporting.
• Supplier Management:
  Lead automotive suppliers through the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process, overseeing part delivery, quality reports, and production milestones.
• Documentation:
  Release complete engineering drawings and maintain a rigorous project issue list to ensure program milestones are met.

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) + 5 years of relevant experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience.
• Suspension Design:
  At least 5 years of experience in automotive suspension design specifically for commercial applications or pickup trucks.
• EV Specialization: 5+ years of experience designing suspension systems specifically for electric or hybrid vehicles, with a deep understanding of EV-specific load paths.
• CAD Mastery:
  Expert-level proficiency in CATIA v5 and/or v6, specifically for suspension kinematics modeling and clearance checking.
• Manufacturing Expertise:
  Strong background in forging and casting design with a proven track record of launching multiple parts into production.
• Load Path Analysis:
  Expert understanding of suspension load paths, static/dynamic loads, and the interplay between moving and rotating components.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for supplier visits and testing.

• Kinematic Automation:
  Experience developing CATIA v6 macros to automate and report clearances across a full range of suspension travel.
• End-to-End Delivery:
  Demonstrated "cradle-to-grave" product development experience, taking chassis components from a blank sheet to mass production.
• Systems Engineering:
  Strong ability to set high-level design requirements for complex assemblies and drive resolutions for multi-disciplinary technical issues.
• Commercial Acumen:
  Familiarity with the specific durability and payload requirements of the medium-duty delivery and logistics sector.

Key Benefits & Perks:
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered Early-stage Stock Options Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave Annual Vacation Bonus Wellness & Fertility Benefits Cell Phone Stipend Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$110,000 - $140,000 USD